Higher Apprenticeship in Management – Level 5

Why Do An Apprenticeship

Higher Apprenticeship in Management at Level 5 are a way of improving the skills and knowledge of your employees. The Apprenticeship programme in Wales has been designed to provide flexible and portable qualifications. Management and leadership skills have a major impact on the development, productivity and performance of organisations across all sectors of the economy. In today’s fast-moving competitive environment, there is a need to continue to drive up the performance of the best, and address weaknesses in leadership and management that are at risk of holding back productivity and performance.

What Does the Learner Get On Completion

Essential Skills Wales Level 2 in Communication, Application of Number and ICT

Cost

Subject to meeting eligibility criteria the cost of the apprenticeship is funded by the Welsh Government

Duration

18 months although can be less depending on the ability and level of commitment of the learner

Who Is This Qualification For?

The ILM Level 5 Higher Apprenticeship is aimed at middle managers with responsibility for substantial programmes and resources. It develops skills in strategy planning, change and business process design alongside core leadership and management abilities such as inspiring colleagues and delivering results. It is designed for managers seeking a thorough grounding in their role and responsibilities, plus the opportunity to consolidate and further develop key skills and knowledge needed at this level.

Delivery and Course Structure

The programme is delivered at the workplace with evidence gathered through work activities. An assessor will be allocated to the learners who will visit them each month for approximately a few hours each visit. Evidence will be assessed together with the setting of further work at these visits.

The learner is required to complete a number of mandatory units in addition to a choice of optional units. Click here for more information

Benefits To The Employer/Business

• Build sustainable management practice that works for the long term
• Using the broad selection of optional units tailored within the qualification to suit your organisation’s learning and development needs
• Promote a culture of organisational learning and development
• Motivation, engagement, long term commitment
• Work based learning causing minimal disruption to business demands
• Fully Funded Learning so employer pays nothing